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Installation in metal doors
The presence of a metal plate in a door can influence the performance of SureFlap
reducing the range of the microchip reader. This includes the following:
- Metal skin doors
- Security doors
- Metal garage doors
- UPVC coated metal doors
For most situations you will not notice anything, as the read range will still be sufficient for
the majority of microchips. However, if you experience intermittent operation or failure to
open for your cat then first check for the presence of a metal plate in the door. Note that
UPVC coated metal doors often look the same as standard UPVC doors and you may need
to look carefully where the panel has been cut. If a metal plate is confirmed then follow the
instructions below for improved read range.
Improved installation in metal doors requires the mounting adaptor shown in figure 9. For
details of where to purchase this adaptor see our website www.sureflap.com.
Cut a circular hole in the door 212mm (8.5") in diameter. Install the SureFlap in
1.
this circular hole according to the instructions included with the mounting adaptor.
The circular hole removes some metal in the vicinity of the reader antenna, which
sits within the tunnel. The result will be improved read range and more reliable
performance
2. If you still experience intermittent operation then increase the diameter of the
hole from 212mm (8.5") to the maximum diameter of 260mm (10.25") that can be
accommodated with the mounting adaptor. This will extend the read range further
and should resolve any issues with mounting in a metal door.
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